Supply Chain Management
Role: Supply Chain Manager
Industry: Energy Storage / Advanced Materials / Clean Energy
Location: Alameda, San Francisco
Compensation: Competitive base + equity + benefits
This is a compelling opportunity for a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to design, build, and scale the end-to-end supply chain for a fast-growing electrolyte technology startup. Anthro Energy is developing breakthrough battery materials and preparing for rapid scale-up toward commercialization.
You will play a foundational role in shaping core operational systems—owning day-to-day execution while building the long-term processes needed to support R&D, pilot manufacturing, and future production growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own procurement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies, ensuring reliable and cost-effective sourcing
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, including freight, shipping, and customs activities
- Support production planning and scheduling to align material availability with operational needs
- Implement and manage inventory systems; maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and deliveries
- Work closely with suppliers to track orders, resolve quality issues, and prevent disruptions to R&D or manufacturing
- Build and manage supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
- Establish internal processes for incoming quality control and material handling
- Introduce tools, systems, and KPIs to improve supply chain efficiency and support rapid scale-up and commercialization
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience driving supply chain, logistics, or operations initiatives
- Experience supporting supply chains in advanced materials, chemicals, manufacturing, or energy storage environments
- Familiarity with ERP or supply chain management software and ability to implement digital tools
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance tactical execution and strategic planning
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Experience:
- Experience operating in early-stage or high-growth startup environments
- Familiarity with Mandarin or Korean
- Exposure to pilot-scale manufacturing or commercialization readiness
- Advanced degree for senior-level candidates
Who You Are:
- Hands-on, resourceful, and excited to build systems from the ground up
- Comfortable rolling up your sleeves while thinking several steps ahead
- Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Ownership-driven with a bias toward execution
- Motivated by building impactful clean energy technology